Press Releases

  • Ibrutinib Phase 2 Study Results in Patients with Mantle Cell Lymphoma Published in The New England Journal of Medicine

    June 19 2013 10:02 PM ET

    SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharmacyclics, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: PCYC) today announced that The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) published results of a Phase 2 study evaluating the investigational oral Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor ibrutinib in patients with relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) online. These data suggested ibrutinib may be effective and generally well-tolerated in patients with relapsed/refractory MCL.

  • Honda Expands Accord Lineup this Fall with 2014 Accord Hybrid Featuring Class-Leading MPG Ratings and Exclusive Styling

    June 19 2013 10:00 PM ET

    TORRANCE, Calif., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The first official photos of the U.S. version of the all-new 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid set to hit dealerships nationwide this October are now available on the Honda consumer site. The Accord Hybrid features the same sophisticated styling found on the Accord Sedan plus unique hybrid badging and blue-accented grille and light lenses, LED daytime running lights, a unique wheel design and a decklid spoiler.

  • LG, Qualcomm Expand Successful Collaboration With Next G Series Smartphone

    June 19 2013 10:00 PM ET

    SAN DIEGO, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding on a collaboration with a proven track record of success, LG Electronics, Inc. (LG), Qualcomm Incorporated, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., today announced that the successor to the award-winning LG Optimus will utilize Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor, the industry's most advanced mobile chipset. Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

  • Pfizer, GSK, and Siemens Form R&D Consortium With A*STAR's Institute of Chemical & Engineering Sciences

    June 19 2013 10:00 PM ET

    SINGAPORE, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    New programme aims to help companies increase productivity with technology solutions for pharmaceutical and chemical sectors

  • Fijian Peacekeepers To Deploy To UNDOF

    June 19 2013 9:14 PM ET

    SUVA, Fiji, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Fijian Government has agreed to a request by the United Nations to deploy "blue helmet" service personnel to the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in the Syrian Golan Heights. The deployment comes at a time of heightened importance of UNDOF's mandate to bring stability to the Middle East region.

  • PowerGuard® Launches Solar Panel Warranty Verification Portal

    June 19 2013 9:05 PM ET

    IRVINE, Calif., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services today announced the launch of their Solar Panel Program Warranty Verification Portal, accessible from their Web site at www.powerguardins.com or directly at PowerguardSNVerify.com

  • Qualcomm Expands Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 Processor Tier

    June 19 2013 9:00 PM ET

  • Hot Off The Press...Marvin Gaye III, Releases First New Single, Can't Take My Eyes Off You

    June 19 2013 8:56 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvin P. Gaye III is a gifted recording artist, producer, and businessman. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and is the son of the legendary, world-renowned Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall famer, Marvin Gaye. He is also the son of Anna Gordy, the sister of Motown's founder, Berry Gordy. Marvin's siblings include film and television actress and singer Nona Gaye.

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  • Veris Gold Corp. announces appointments

    June 19 2013 8:30 PM ET

    Toronto Stock Exchange: VG

    VANCOUVER, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Veris Gold Corp. ("Veris" or the "Company") (TSX: VG) (OTCQB: YNGFF)
    (Frankfurt Xetra Exchange: NG6A) is pleased to announce that effective immediately, Mr. R. Llee Chapman,
    President of Veris Gold Corp. has been appointed Chief Executive
    Officer as well as a Director; Mr. Graham Dickson has been appointed
    Chief Operating Officer and remains Senior Vice President, Corporate
    Development; and Mr. Shaun Heinrichs remains as the Company's Chief
    Financial Officer.

  • ProSmoke Electronic Cigarettes Joins National "We Card" Program to Prevent Youth Access to E-Cigarettes

    June 19 2013 8:20 PM ET

    CHICAGO, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ProSmoke Electronic Cigarettes, the industry leading tobacco alternative, is pleased to announce they have joined the "We Card" Program, a nationally recognized sales training and education program designed to help prevent underage access to tobacco products and other age-restricted products. With electronic cigarettes in the national spotlight in recent weeks, ProSmoke has already set an example for other companies, as well as Big Tobacco, to operate in this growing marketplace.

  • ASSET Coalition Rallies As Repeal Bills Kick Off Renewed Estate Tax Debate

    June 19 2013 8:16 PM ET

    WASHINGTON, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A bill to repeal the death tax was introduced at a press conference today by Senator John Thune (R-ND)  and Representative Kevin Brady (R-TX). Americans Standing for the Simplification of the Estate Tax (ASSET) commends the work of Senator Thune and Rep. Brady for their efforts to reform current tax law.  ASSET hails the efforts to help small businesses and family farmers who are the primary targets of the current estate tax law.

  • Hawaiian Electric seeks to speed up development of low-cost renewable energy for Oahu

    June 19 2013 8:15 PM ET

    HONOLULU, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To accelerate the development of renewable energy resources, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO), subsidiary of Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE: HE), has asked the Public Utilities Commission for permission to negotiate with five proposed projects that could quickly provide low-cost electricity for Oahu.

  • Truett-Hurst, Inc. Announces Pricing Of Initial Public Offering

    June 19 2013 8:00 PM ET

    HEALDSBURG, Calif., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Truett-Hurst, Inc. ("Truett") today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 2,700,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a price to the public of $6.00 per share.  The shares will be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market beginning on June 20, 2013 and will trade under the symbol "THST." The offering is expected to close on June 25, 2013.

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  • Revolt TV Finalizes National Carriage Deal With Time Warner Cable

    June 19 2013 8:00 PM ET

    LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --  Revolt TV, the upcoming cable network led by Sean Combs, has finalized a national carriage agreement with Time Warner Cable (TWC), it was announced today.  Together with previously announced distribution, this will make Revolt one of the largest launches in cable TV history when it goes live this fall.

  • RetailCapital's Ryan Rosett Joins CEO Corner of DailyFunder

    June 19 2013 7:51 PM ET

    NEW YORK, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DailyFunder.com ("DF"), the official forum for the alternative business lending industry, has added Ryan Rosett to its list of chief executives enrolled in the CEO Corner. Rosett is the CEO of RetailCapital in Troy, MI.

    The co-founders of DF met Rosett's acquaintance at the ETA Expo in New Orleans six weeks ago and were impressed with the technology they had created for their sales partners.

  • Gothic Thriller "Hemlock Grove" Back On Netflix For A Second Season

    June 19 2013 7:30 PM ET

    BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Netflix Original Series "Hemlock Grove," a riveting and eerie mystery from executive producer Eli Roth and based on Brian McGreevy's novel of the same name, will return with a second season next year. Seasoned showrunner Charles H. (Chic) Eglee ("The Walking Dead," "Dexter," "The Shield") joins the popular series as executive producer in season two.

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  • Morguard Sunstone Real Estate Income Fund Liquidation and Payment Schedule

    June 19 2013 7:21 PM ET

    VANCOUVER, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Sunstone Investment Management Inc.
    (the "Manager"), the manager for Morguard Sunstone Real Estate Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX: MSN.UN), announces that the portfolio of the Fund has been
    entirely liquidated to cash as part of the process to wind-up the Fund.

  • Essar Steel Algoma Reports Fourth Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2013

    June 19 2013 7:10 PM ET

    SAULT STE. MARIE, ON, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Essar Steel Algoma Inc.
    reported today EBITDA earnings of $8.1 million for the three month
    period ending March 31, 2013.  EBITDA, excluding exceptional items, for
    fiscal year 2013 was $57.3 million as compared to $321 million for
    fiscal 2012.  The decline from fiscal year 2012 is attributed to lower
    shipments, depressed selling prices and higher than market iron ore
    costs.  EBITDA is a meaningful indicator of the Company's
    profitability.

  • Race Across America Powered By Trane Speeds Through Indiana

    June 19 2013 6:54 PM ET

    TYLER, Texas, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 20, Race Across America (RAAM) Powered by Trane, the world's toughest and longest-running cycling race, will cross through Indiana, just south of Indianapolis. Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and brand of Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR) with offices in Carmel, Ind., is commemorating its 100th anniversary by aligning its reputation for unstoppable reliability with the world's most unstoppable athletes as RAAM's first-ever presenting sponsor.

  • Lender Processing Services, Inc. Announces an Adjustment to the Consideration Mix in Its Acquisition by Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

    June 19 2013 6:46 PM ET

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lender Processing Services, Inc. (NYSE:LPS), a leading provider of integrated technology, services, data and analytics to the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) has exercised its option to adjust the consideration mix in its previously announced acquisition of LPS by increasing the cash component of the total consideration by approximately $500 million and correspondingly decreasing the stock component of the total consideration by an equal amount.